Exercise, Sports and Games

What To Put On The Ground In A Dog Run

Wait, you have never heard of a ‘dog run’? This notion is mostly defined as a dedicated area where your canine companions can exercise and play to their heart’s content. They are typically communal spaces in parks, but you can also create one in ...

4 Top Tips For Hiking With Dogs

Taking your dog on a hike with you can be a fantastic bonding experience and a joy for both your furry pal and you, but there are a few things that you should prepare for before hitting the trails. 1. Know your Dogs Ability’s Every dog is differe...

How Dogs Can Help You Lose Weight

For centuries, dogs have been regarded as man’s best friend, they have become so close to us that we have not only taken them as our companions and friends, but we have also brought them into our homes and made them part of our lives. But the uti...

Top Ways To Keep Your Dogs And Cats Amused

People often genuinely believe that if their pet has lots of love, water, food and appropriate health care bills then they are established forever. Two items we frequently just forget about are: Giving them ample physical activity, and, Plenty of...

Dog Walking Etiquette

There is no guidebook or specific rules about how you should walk your dog. But similarly to how you should behave in a public setting, there is a dog walking etiquette. So here is a couple of things you should and/or shouldn't do while taking yo...

5 Types of Outdoor Activities You Need to Play With Your Dog

You sure love your dog and do your best to keep him fed and healthy. But, exercise is equally important for your dog as it is for you and without any entertainment, your dog won’t be as happy as you want it to be. Therefore, in addition to feedin...

The Surprising Health Benefits Of Walking Your Dogs

Physical activity is vital for human health. Despite the wealth of published research confirming this fact, modern life in Ireland has become increasingly sedentary. Irish men lay claim to the dubious honour of having the highest body mass index ...

8 Pro Athletes Who Love Dogs Almost As Much As Their Sport

When most professional athletes are asked what they are most grateful for, they mention their fans, their parents and their trainers. However, there are some that clearly have a great amount of appreciation for their pets, and we don’t blame them!...

Thinking Of Having An Evening Out At The Dogs?

Greyhound racing is a popular sport that takes place throughout Ireland at a number of licenced tracks. An evening out at one of these venues can be a really enjoyable social experience as not only will you have the opportunity to see the fastest ...

Great Alternatives To Long Walks In Freezing Cold Weather

There's nothing that dogs love more than going on a great, long walk. Getting to really stretch their legs, explore lots of places, and mark their territory as much as possible. Of course, now that we're fully into the winter months, doing that c...